Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Special Order 28" Octagonal Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 384940B French Flags two 126-cell main storage batteries

two 126-cell main storage batteries

The underside of the box bars a  stamped label that reads:

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This unfortunately means that a good number of these codes have never been deciphered

At that time the corps consisted of the 26th and 80th Infantry Divisions and the 4th Armored Division

Original U.S. Winchester Model 1873 .44-40 Rifle with Special Order 28" Octagonal Barrel made in 1891 - Serial 384940B French Flags two 126-cell main storage batteriesOriginal Item: Only One Available. "The Gun that Won the West!" This very fine "frontier used" rifle is in . 44 40 caliber with a desirable special order 28" octagonal barrel, about the third most popular length after 24" and 26". It is correctly marked with MODEL. 1873. on the receiver tang. The caliber markings have worn off, but we have confirmed with measurements that it is in . 44 40 Winchester Center Fire. Features the classic blade front sight